Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Minnesota vs Olathe, Kansas


The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 11.5% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $83,595 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Olathe
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs Olathe, KS
Compared to Rochester, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher

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